The 2026 assembly elections have redrawn West Bengal’s political fate in saffron. BJP didn’t just win, they swept the state clean. But beyond the blockbuster headline numbers, real political plot twist lies in where some of its most stunning breakthroughs came from: Muslim-majority and Muslim-influenced constituencies that for decades had acted as Mamata Banerjee’s support…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Thursday said that she had decided to initiate contempt proceedings against some of the discharged accused in the excise policy case for posting “vilifying” and defamatory material against her. The court was hearing a petition filed by the CBI challenging the trial court’s decision to…
July is an extremely productive period for British gardeners, as there are favourable growing conditions for fast-developing vegetables, flowers, and fruit bushes due to warm soil, long daylight, and regular watering. Although the majority of people believe that all plantings must be carried out during spring months, in July, there are still a lot of…
KOLKATA: Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced in the chilling murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath, capturing two helmeted suspects fleeing on a motorcycle minutes after the deadly shooting near Madhyamgram on Wednesday night.The 49-second footage, now under detailed examination by investigators, carries a timestamp of around 10.10pm, close to the time…
Who was Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco? Teen streamer’s body found in trash bags after alleged kidnapping in Honduras (Image via Getty) Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco, a 15-year-old TikTok streamer from Honduras, was found dead less than a day after he was reported missing, according to Dexerto, which cited local reports. The teenager had allegedly been…
Venezuela earthquake (AP) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expressing condolences and offering assistance after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, causing widespread damage and triggering large-scale rescue operations.Responding to PM Modi’s message on X, Rodríguez said Venezuela welcomed India’s support and solidarity during the ongoing humanitarian crisis.“We…
A Chinese research team has unveiled a new artificial intelligence algorithm that it claims could significantly advance autonomous drone warfare, enabling swarms of fixed-wing drones to independently locate and eliminate enemy targets even in heavily contested environments where communications are jammed and visibility is limited.According to a peer-reviewed paper published on May 19 in China’s…
Noodles are often counted among the most popular dishes in the world, enjoyed in countless forms across different cultures. Over time, noodles spread across Asia and beyond, with each region creating its own unique varieties, such as Japanese ramen, Italian pasta, and Korean japchae. Noodles became popular because they are affordable, easy to prepare, and…
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off during his side’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Argentina after a dramatic VAR review on Saturday. The incident happened shortly after Switzerland had equalised to make it 1-1 in the second half.Referee initially showed a yellow card to Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for a challenge on Embolo….
India will “always be” on the side of peace, placing the values of humanity over everything else, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Modi met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French commune of Evian-Les-Bains.“Met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Evian. In recent times,…